Love to bake?  Looking ahead to fall baking season, think about entering a favorite pumpkin recipe in the Fort Hunter Day Pumpkin Baking Contest.  Not limited to pies, enter your... More »

Congratulations to the People’s Choice winners at Fort Hunter’s Fort Couture Christmas Tree Dress exhibit.  And many, many thanks to all who participated.  Nearly 2,000 people visited the exhibit where creativity... More »

Another weekend full of free fun is on tap at Fort Hunter.  Mrs. Santa and a reindeer will make a quick stop from 12:30 – 2:30 on Saturday, December 9.  Sunday... More »

Usher in the season, leave your cares behind.  Visit the Craft Reunion, Greens Sale, Kids Shop, Fort Couture, the Toy Train Exhibit and don’t forget the Mansion decorated for Christmas! ... More »

The archaeological excavation is underway in the Mansion back yard.  Look for the archaeologists on weekdays  between 10am and 3pm.  They are finding musket balls and shards of pottery from... More »

Sunday will be a great day for a cold milkshake.   Visit the Farm Show Milk Shake stand in front of the Tavern House to get yours and take a look at... More »

Join the archaeological excavation team from the State Museum on an evening dig at Fort Hunter.  Participating in Harrisburg’s 3rd in the Burg,  the Fort Hunter excavation will be open... More »

Rain or shine – Fort Hunter Day is around the corner!  There is something for everyone – free pony, carriage and hay rides, acitivities for the kids, an arts and... More »

You think your apple pie is the best?  Enter the Fort Hunter Day contest to prove it to everyone else!  Fill out the form, send it in by September 8 with... More »

Raffle tickets for “Morning at the Barn” by Paul Vasiliades are on sale  now.  Created and donated by Pual V, this original work is the theme for the Centennial Barn Bash... More »